UPDATE: Four police officers were fatally shot while serving a warrant for a felon suspected of possessing a firearm, with four other officers sustaining injuries during a shootout at a residence in North Carolina, according to police statements.
Two were Department of Adult Correction officers, one was a US Marshal, and one was a Charlotte police officer.
“Today we lost some heroes who were out simply trying to keep our community safe,” Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Chief Jennings said at a news conference after the tragic incident.
According to Jennings, Charlotte-Mecklenburg police officer Joshua Eyer passed away at the hospital a few hours later. Eyer had been recognized as the officer of the month for April by the force just a few weeks prior, the chief noted.
"A woman and a 17-year-old male were found in the home after the standoff" AP reports.
The standoff lasted approximately three hours.
President Joe Biden was briefed on the matter and reached out to the Charlotte mayor to offer support.
Original story follows:
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department urged people to avoid the area of the 5000 block of Galway Drive, and said that the scene is still active, with "numerous law enforcement officers" being struck by gunfire.
"Avoid the area. Many roads are closed for faster ambulance transport. Please cooperate with authorities," the department added.
Sources told WCCB that three US Marshals were killed in the shooting.
Sources told WSOC-TV that two officers were shot in their legs and one in the chest.
"The US Marshals Task Force, which is comprised of officers from multiple agencies, was conducting an investigation in the area of the 5000 block of Galway Dr when they were engaged by active gunfire from a subject," CMPD wrote.
"Multiple law enforcement officers have been struck by the gunfire and are being transported to the hospital. The CMPD SWAT team is currently on the scene."
The US Marshals Fugitive Task Force was reportedly attempting to serve a warrant in the area when shots were fired, police said.
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